Plant Health Co-Op

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Plant Health Co‑Op in Missouri to advance plant pathology research workflows through experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization. You will work on characterizing plant pathogen collections, developing laboratory methodologies, and evaluating experimental systems in R&D pipelines.

As a co-op, you will synthesize results, communicate with project teams, and contribute to scalable protocols while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in Plant Pathology.
• Experience with molecular characterization techniques or related workflows.
• Experience with data visualization and statistical analysis using R/Python or similar tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform phylogenetic analysis and characterization of pathogen collections and isolates.
• Conduct molecular characterization and develop markers for detecting plant pathogens.
• Validate pathogen characterization protocols under operational conditions.
• Optimize processes for large-scale pathogen production and storage.
• Synthesize and communicate results to project teams and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to solve technical and operational challenges and complete experiments on time.
• Adhere to safety protocols and best practices to ensure compliance.

Skills

Molecular characterization

Bioinformatics

Sequence analysis

Experimental design

Data interpretation & communication

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Plant Health Co-Op

In this Plant Health Co‑Op role, you will advance plant pathology research workflows through experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization. You will support the characterization of plant pathogen collections and isolates, development of laboratory methodologies, and evaluation of experimental systems used in research and development pipelines. Working alongside multidisciplinary scientists, you will generate actionable insights from plant and pathogen data, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to the development of scalable research protocols in plant pathology.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform phylogenetic analysis and characterization of pathogen collections and isolates;
• Conduct molecular characterization and develop markers for detecting plant pathogens;
• Validate pathogen characterization protocols under operational conditions;
• Optimize processes for large‑scale pathogen production and storage;
• Synthesize and communicate results in a timely and organized manner to project teams and key stakeholders;
• Use prior experience and consultations with other team members to solve technical and operational challenges and complete experiments on time;
• Achieve commitment to safety and compliance by adhering to safety protocols and best practices.

WHO YOU ARE

• Currently enrolled in a M.Sc. or Ph.D. program (Plant Pathology preferred) with experience in molecular characterization techniques, bioinformatics, and/or sequence analysis;
• Experience in experimental design and statistical/data analysis using R, Python, or similar tools;
• Experience with data visualization tools, laboratory techniques, and instrumentation;
• Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to work independently within a team environment;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with high attention to detail.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Missouri : Chesterfield

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 884369

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